Department of Kinesiology and Sport Studies: Kinesiology

This course meets the General Education requirement for Critical Thinking.

VI. Catalog Course Description

This course is designed to give the student a fundamental background in the skills, techniques, and rule interpretation of archery. Students will learn proper care of equipment, safety, and rules for tournament play. Basic principles of physiology of exercise and proper nutrition will be presented.

VII. Required Course Content and Direction

Course Learning Goals

Students will:

demonstrate skills required for successful participation in archery;

explain and analyze concepts of exercise physiology and nutrition and apply them to lead a healthy life [Critical Thinking]; and

Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities

How to critically review the current literature in the areas of nutrition, physiology of exercise, and archery.

History of archery

Evolution of the bow and arrow

Archery terminology

Safety practices

Bracing the bow

Shooting right or left handed

Non-fundamentals of target archery

Stance

Bow arm and grip

Nocking the arrow

Drawing the bow

Anchor point

Aiming

Holding

Release

Follow-through

Scoring

Novelty events

Common errors of shooting

Team championship/individual class championship

Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals

Writing assignments

Practical demonstration and testing

Class participation

Projects as specified in individual instructor's class formats

General Education Specific:
Students must explain, in essay format, how the exercise and diet information they have been exposed to during this course applies to changes they have made or could make to their habits to improve their lifestyle or the lives of others. [Critical Thinking].

Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:

The required text is selected by the full-time faculty members. These details and others will be clarified in the course syllabus created by each instructor and distributed to each student upon enrollment and attendance in class.